Max Wensel is the founder of Praxis Capital Advisors, where he advises primarily mid-market companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, corporate strategy, and various other financial matters. Prior to this, he worked as an investment banker at CIBC, as corporate finance associate at Stemcell Technologies, and in other positions at several boutique financial firms in Vancouver. Max continues to explore his passion for environmental and ecological causes through volunteerism and engagement with non-profits and charitable organizations which brought him to Mind Your Plastic. An avid lover of nature, Max can often be found sailing, kayaking, or on extended hikes throughout the Pacific Northwest and Rocky mountains.